Check out this list chock-full of great gifts for 5 year old girls! Whether it’s a birthday, Christmas or no reason at all, these are certain to be a hit.

As a mom to two girls, I’ve shopped for this age twice now. This list combines the things Hailey and Kaitlyn loved at five with items I’ve researched the heck out of. Maybe some of these gifts would work for boys as well, but I’m sticking with what I know: these gifts would make my 5 year old girl go giggly!

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The Best Gifts for 5 Year Old Girls

STEM and Learning Gifts for 5 Year Old Girls

Five is such a fun age for learning. These gifts for 5 year old girls feel like play but sneak in reading, coding and creativity.

VTech KidiZoom Camera

Hailey was really into taking pictures at five. She begged to use my phone and carried around my old camera pretending to snap pictures. She got the original KidiZoom camera for her birthday from Nana and Papa John and was obsessed with it. It takes pictures and videos and is made to handle little hands.

LeapFrog LeapReader System

Hailey received the LeapFrog reading system from Mema and Grandpa for her 5th birthday and used it practically every night. Once we read to her, she was allowed to keep her book light on and go through a book or two with her “magic” pen that helps her sound out words and read the story. Super cool.

Code & Go Robot Mouse

This may be more of something parents want for her than something she’d ask for on her own, but it’s so cool. Kids build a maze, then program the mouse step by step to find the cheese. It’s a simple, hands-on way to introduce the idea of coding.

Hape Quadrilla Marble Run

There are so many marble runs to choose from, but we have the wooden Quadrilla marble run and love it for its durability. This smaller set is a great starter, and you can add more pieces over time.

Fire HD 8 Kids Tablet

After checking out a lot of tablet options for kids, this is the way I’d go. It comes with a kid-proof case, parental controls and a few months of Amazon Kids+ for books and learning games. If you’re adding a first screen, the AAP has a helpful family media plan tool for setting limits.

Board Games for 5 Year Olds

Five is an age where board games really start to be fun (instead of painfully mindless for adults, I’m looking at you Candy Land). Not all games are created equal, so these are the games I’d pick as gifts for 5 year old girls.

Ticket to Ride: First Journey

Ticket to Ride is our girls’ favorite! Five-year-olds can play the original, though they might not fully grasp the strategy. First Journey is the starter version and a great place to begin.

Sum Swamp

Like any parent, I give brownie points to anything with an educational edge. This one sneaks in addition and subtraction practice while you race through the swamp.

Zingo! Sight Words

A fun way to practice reading words that don’t “sound out” as easily. It plays like bingo, so it moves quickly and keeps little ones interested.

Guess Who?

A household favorite! It’s quick to learn and great practice for asking questions and thinking things through.

Creative Gifts for 5 Year Old Girls

I’m convinced crafts start to actually be fun around age 4 or 5. Rather than running the show as a parent, I can join in and assist. And it’s really great to get a project toy rather than a toy that gets piled up in the back of the closet after a play or two.

Sticky Mosaics Mermaids

Hailey first found these at a friend’s house and was enamored enough to put them on her three-item-long Christmas list. It’s an art project that will keep her engaged for hours (I’m not exaggerating), and there are sets for every interest.

LEGO Disney Princess Cinderella Castle

Hailey really enjoyed building at this age. A Cinderella castle is a great set to do together, whether during homeschool mornings or afternoon time together while a younger sibling naps. With the carrot of building CINDERELLA’S CASTLE in front of her, I’m sure she’ll be motivated too.

Primary Draw and Write Journal

Hailey was all about writing at five. She went through paper and notebooks like it was nobody’s business! A draw and write journal with space for a picture on top and lines below is perfect for this age. Pair it with a pack of fun pens for a sweet small gift.

Kids’ Pinafore Apron

Do your kids wipe their messy hands on their shirts? Constantly? Mine certainly do, and a cute little apron is great to have in the kitchen for little sous chefs.

Cozy Bedroom Gifts

These two cozy gifts for 5 year old girls make her room feel a little magical.

Mermaid Tail Blanket

How cute is this?! Hailey really loved mermaids. She also loves being “cozy” (she gets it from her mama) and prefers to be snuggled up with a blanket for book reading or movie watching. I have a feeling she would sleep in this every single night.

Glow in the Dark Wonder Stars Kit

Hailey loves space, so I did my research to find a set that comes with a constellation chart, just in case we wanted to be legit about our star placement.

Gifts for 5 Year Old Girls: Common Questions

What are good gifts for 5 year old girls?

Five-year-olds love games with real rules, crafts they can do mostly on their own, building sets and anything that lets them feel grown up, like their own camera or journal. Learning toys like a reading pen or a simple coding toy are great picks too.

What do 5 year olds like to do?

Most 5-year-olds love pretend play, drawing and writing, building, board games and being read to. Many are starting to read simple words, so games and toys that practice letters and sight words are a big hit at this age.

Shopping for a different age? I also have gift guides for 4 year old girls, 6 year old girls and 7 year old girls, plus stocking stuffers for girls ages 6-10.

I hope these gifts for 5 year old girls help you find something she’ll love! What’s the favorite gift your child ever received? Share it in the comments!